About NLDC

The main functions assigned to NLDC are:

• Supervision over the Regional Load Despatch Centres.

• Scheduling and dispatch of electricity over the inter-regional links in accordance with grid standards specified by the authority and grid code specified by Central Commission in coordination with Regional Load Despatch Centres.

• Coordination with Regional Load Despatch Centres for achieving maximum economy and efficiency in the operation of National Grid.

• Monitoring of operations and grid security of the National Grid.

• Supervision and control over the inter-regional links as may be required for ensuring stability of the power system under its control.

• Coordination with Regional Power Committees for regional outage schedule in the national perspective to ensure optimal utilization of power resources.

• Coordination with Regional Load Despatch Centres for the energy accounting of inter-regional exchange of power.

• Coordination for restoration of synchronous operation of national grid with Regional Load Despatch Centres.

• Coordination for trans-national exchange of power.

• Providing Operational feedback for national grid planning to the Authority and Central Transmission Utility. 

• Levy and collection of such fee and charges from the generating companies or licensees involved in the power system, as may be specified by the Central Commission.

• Dissemination of information relating to operations of transmission system in accordance with directions or regulations issued by Central Government from time to time.